Roccazzelle I beach
37.092° N, 14.168° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Roccazzelle I beach, within Gela (the province of Caltanissetta, Sicily), is a sandy beach on the Strait of Sicily.
“Roccazzelle I beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (202°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 79 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 70 | 26°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 77 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 82 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 76 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 64 | 25°C |
Where is Roccazzelle I beach
Roccazzelle I beach is located in the municipality of Gela, in the province of Caltanissetta, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.09153, 14.16846.
As the crow flies: 7.8 km from the centre of Gela, 45 km from the provincial capital Caltanissetta.
Winds and shelter at Roccazzelle I beach
With the coast facing south (202°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Roccazzelle I beach
Can you swim at Roccazzelle I beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Roccazzelle I beach is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 18 km/h, temperature 25°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Roccazzelle I beach?
Gela (CL), Sicily, 45 km as the crow flies from Caltanissetta.
Which wind is Roccazzelle I beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Roccazzelle I beach sandy or rocky?
Roccazzelle I beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Roccazzelle I beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).